With a career spanning over 30 years, Ian Hetherington is a preeminent figure in the Australian commercial property landscape. He is widely recognized for his strategic oversight and execution of some of the nation’s most significant "on-market" transactions, consistently delivering results that redefine market benchmarks.

Ian’s expertise is built on a foundation of technical excellence, encompassing a comprehensive understanding of feasibility analysis, investment principles, and the end-to-end development process. This deep analytical capability allows him to unlock value in complex assets, ranging from Premium Grade office towers to expansive logistics portfolios.

Key Career Highlights

Ian has successfully brokered several of Australia’s landmark commercial deals, totaling billions of dollars in transaction value:

80 Collins Street, Melbourne: Orchestrated the $1.476 billion sale of this prestigious precinct, comprising an A-Grade tower, a 35-level Premium Grade tower, a retail precinct, and a boutique hotel.
MLC Centre (25 Martin Place), Sydney: Facilitated the sale of this iconic asset for approximately $1.5 billion across two strategic tranches.
Cbus Portfolio, Melbourne: Managed the successful divestment of the portfolio for $1.04 billion.
Prime Sydney Office Assets: Led the $600 million sale of 420 George Street and the $400 million sale of a 33% interest in the world-class 1 Bligh Street.
Industrial & Logistics: Recently concluded a $390 million logistics portfolio sale across New South Wales and Victoria, including key assets in Silverwater, Villawood, Port Melbourne, and Camellia.

James Linacre

CEO | RWC

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